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In 1995 I was a senior master builder in the Custom Shop at Fender, and I was assigned the project of recreating the 1946 prototype of what would evolve into the Telecaster. I was fortunate enough to have access to a very comprehensive set of photos of the original, and also had access to the original guitar it’s self, and was able to make a set of tools and templates. We made two examples, which we showed at the 1996 NAMM show. As a result of this project I had the great fortune of meeting and becoming friends with George Fullerton, who was heavily involved in the building of the original. I was very excited about doing this project for Wild West, because it afforded me the opportunity to mix an old design with some newer, traditional designs, and throw in a couple of my own ideas. This along with suggestions, and assistance of Ian at Wild West, produced what I think is a great sounding, and playing guitar. They were built with the traditional classic materials, the way they did it in the 40s and 50s. The “Snake Head” headstock is derived from the Fender steel guitar, which is where Fender got its start. These guitars are unique and highly collectible. Features: Thin Nitro Cellulose Lacquer Finish Ash and Alder Bodies. Quartersawn Maple Neck They are fitted with my Hand Wound Pickups. - Fred Stuart

Model: Fred Stuart Wild West 20th Anniversary Diamond Back Snake Head Guitar
Builder: Fred Stuart
Year: 2019
Body Type: Solid Body
Finish Type: Thin Nitro Cellulose Lacquer Finish
Finish Color: Sonic Blue
Aging: NOS
Back Finish: Thin Nitro Cellulose Lacquer Finish
Neck Carve: 60's Tele
Scale Length: 25.5''
Neck Dimensions: .880'' - 970''
Neck Radius: 9.50''
Frets: 21 - LT-0894-B00(Small)
Nut Width: 1.6875''
Nut Material: Bone
Neck Finish: Thin Nitro Cellulose Lacquer Finish
Inlays: Black Diamond / White Diamond
Headstock: Snake Head
Neck Pickup: Fred Stuart Hand Made Pickup with Tortoiseshell Cover(Hand-wound)
Bridge Pickup: Fred Stuart Hand Made Pickup with Tortoiseshell Cover(Hand-wound)
Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Bridge: Vintage Style with 3 Brass Saddles
Tuners: Vintage-style
Controls: 4-Way Blade Switch / 1 Volume, 1 Tone
Electronics: Position #1: Bridge pickup alone / #2: Both pickups in parallel / #3: Neck pickup alone / #4: Both pickups in series
Wild West Guitars

Wild West Guitars

2019
Fred Stuart
Brand New
Sonic Blue
14 Years
Wild West Guitars
Wild West Guitars
626-507-5575
Pasadena, California
1:38 AM
Monday Thru Sunday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Wild West Guitars uses FedEx to insure prompt delivery to your door. We offer FREE shipping for all online shopping cart orders within the continental US! Most items are shipped via Ground Service, but special arrangements can be made if you have unique requirements. We also ship World Wide to most International locations however some items we are not permitted to ship outside the USA. Need it quick? For a nominal charge we can ship 1 Day, 2 Day, or 3 Day Express. Online purchases currently allow for Regular or 2 Day shipping options. Call us at 1-951-369-7888, or contact us if you have any special shipping requirements or questions.

At Wild West Guitars we want you to be happy with your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase you may simply return it. At Wild West Guitars we give you a 48-hour approval period. Below are the guidelines associated with our return policy. Return arrangements for online orders must be made within 14 days of receipt, or 48 hours in the case of phone and in-person purchases. All refunds will be less shipping costs both ways and applicable credit card fees. You may use your refund for full store credit on another "In Stock" item. If you choose a refund there will be a 10% re-stocking fee. The returning item must have an RA number given to you by a Wild West Guitars representative. Any item being returned without an RA number or verbal approval over the phone will be refused. The returning item must be shipped back in the same manner which it was received. If there is any damage to the item due to insufficient packing the return will be refused and no refund will be issued. All returns must be insured for the full amount of the purchase price. We will not accept a return if the item has been modified in any way. Returns are not accepted on any layaway items. Layaways are final sales and will be treated as such. Exchange for credit on another "In Stock" item is acceptable. "In Stock" item is any item physically in the store and ready to ship. All Layaway and Custom Orders require a 20% NON-REFUNDABLE deposit. Layaways should not extend more than 30 days from first processed transaction unless a payment schedule has been approved. Returns are not accepted on any custom orders. A credit towards in stock item can be applied. Returns will not be accepted on any in store purchases. All in store purchases are final. Returns will not be accepted on closeout, discontinued, or sale items. Any of these purchases are final sales. Each sale is handled on a case by case basis. An Important Note About Credit Card Fraud Wild West Guitars values it's customers. Therefore, to protect consumers, we verify all on-line credit card purchases, and vigorously pursue all fraudulent attempts to purchase merchandise with stolen or unauthorized credit cards. We work closely with local, state, and Federal agencies under the auspices of the Computer Crime Act of 1986 - so, if you order something using a stolen credit card, it will be discovered and forwarded to the proper authorities.